HOUSTON — On the eve of beginning play in the NBA Summer League, former Purdue forward Vincent Edwards officially has a contract.

The Houston Rockets announced Thursday they signed the second-round pick, as well as undrafted free agent Gary Clark.

Terms of Edwards' contract were not immediately available.

"It's great to be part of a great organization," Edwards told Houston's KRIV-TV. "When I finally put a uniform on and I play in my first game. I think that's when it'll hit me."

Edwards was chosen by the Utah Jazz with the 52nd overall pick in last month's draft and traded to Houston for cash considerations. The Rockets reportedly paid $1.5 million for the rights to move up and take the second team All-Big Ten Conference selection.

The 6-8 Edwards averaged 14.6 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.9 assists as a senior. He is one of three Division I players since 1992-93 to collect 1,600 points, 700 rebounds, 400 assists and 170 made 3-pointers.